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So much for pull-up rallies at the drive-in. The stunning displays being put in place in DC, representing the 100s of 1000s who cannot be there, are charged as much by true awe as the longing to turn the page. #fieldofflags @abcnews

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As noted, Harris/Biden seeking alignment with empathy. VP-elect helps w food distribution in SE DC on MLK Day, as captured by @Jacquelyn_M @AP_Images

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The re-faced Lee monument continues to inspire, prove lyrical on this MLK Day.

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A man plays a trombone on a statue of Confederate general Robert E. Lee in Richmond, Virginia. Photo by @jimurquhartpixs

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1/ News photography after Trump. Our predictions:

•Drama withdrawal. Audience drop. Much slower news cycle, especially WE's. More media use of documentary photography. (📷 @Sarsilbs @Bloomberg @GettyImages)

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Sad to say how much @newyorker’s last cover of Trump presidency reminiscent of @TIME’s famous eagle shoot. Its DJT “deal with it” issue helped super-charge his press-enabled 2016 bid. The media giveth, and the media taketh away. (✒️#barryblitt)

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